12/02/2009
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"The hypocrisy for Iran's leaders to profess their enthusiasm for democratic changes in the Arab world while systematically denying them to their own people is clear to all."
"The success of political transitions will require strong, practical economic results and creating a sense of economic hope."
"The long held conceit of many Arab leaders was that there were really only two political choices, the autocrats you know or the Islamic extremists you fear."
"I believe it should first seek a congressional debate on a declaration of war under article I, section 8 of the Constitution."